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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.89, 1,364.63 and 546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.89, 1,364.63 and 546.77 is: 754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.89 : 1,364.63 = 546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.89/1,364.63 = 546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.89x = 1,364.63 × 546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.89x = 746,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,129.19/988.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.51

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